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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.08, 963.42 and 449.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.08, 963.42 and 449.56 is: 620.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.08 : 963.42 = 449.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.08/963.42 = 449.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.08x = 963.42 × 449.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.08x = 433,115.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,115.10/698.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.44

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